Vihiga Lick Chemelil To Pull Away From SPL Relegation Zone

4th May 2019

League leaders Gor Mahia FC will be up in arms against Western Stima in Kisumu on Sunday with intention to stretch their seven point margin against second placed Sofapaka FC

Vihiga United players celebrate during a recent match. PHOTO/Goal
Vihiga United players celebrate during a recent match. PHOTO/Goal
SUMMARY
  • Vihiga United FC edged Chemelil Sugar FC 2-1 at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega to pull away from the SportPesa Premier League (SPL) relegation zone on Saturday evening
  • The victory moved  Vihiga to 16th on 24 points while Chemelil dipped to 14th on 29th
  • Zoo Kericho are poised to battle Sony Sugar at Green Stadium in Kericho as Kariobangi Sharks take Kakamega Homeboyz at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani

KAKAMEGA, Kenya- Vihiga United FC edged Chemelil Sugar FC 2-1 at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega to pull away from the SportPesa Premier League (SPL) relegation zone on Saturday evening.

Chemelil who are also determined to escape the axe, took an early lead in the 37th minute but this was short lived as the hosts took advantage of their laxity on resumption to pump in two goals in the 67th and 90th minutes.

The victory moved Vihiga to 16th on 24 points while Chemelil dipped to 14th on 29th.

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League leaders Gor Mahia FC will be up in arms against Western Stima in Kisumu on Sunday with intention to stretch their seven point margin against second placed Sofapaka FC.

Sofapaka will tackle Tusker at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos in a double header fixture which will also involve Posta Rangers FC and Bandari.

Zoo Kericho are poised to battle Sony Sugar at Green Stadium in Kericho as Kariobangi Sharks take Kakamega Homeboyz at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani.

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